Missing Hiker Found Near Ha Ling, Family Shares He Has Passed

What’s Happening? A search for Andrew Truch, who was reported missing in the Canmore area on November 26, concluded Thursday morning after his wife confirmed he had been found and had passed away. The report prompted a large multi-agency search focused on the Ha Ling and Goat Creek area.

How the Search Unfolded. Andrew was last seen Wednesday just before 1 pm, according to a Find My iPhone location ping. When his wife could not reach him, a missing persons report was filed with Canmore RCMP. Andrew was driving his wife’s vehicle, a white 2017 Honda HR-V, which was located later that night at the Goat Creek Trailhead, triggering an overnight search involving RCMP, Search and Rescue crews, and canine units.

Focus on Ha Ling. Shortly after midnight, family and search teams believed Andrew had taken the Ha Ling Peak trail, a favourite scramble of his. The search zone expanded through steep technical terrain commonly used by experienced hikers and scramblers. Conditions on the mountain were cold and dark, a combination that often complicates rescue efforts and slows progress.

Tragic Outcome. Just after 10 AM Thursday, November 27, Andrew’s wife, Aileen Truch, shared that he had been located and had passed away. She thanked the community for their support. RCMP have not released further details, and no cause of death has been announced.

Community Response. Canmore residents had circulated the missing person notice widely overnight, with hundreds sharing updates from both RCMP and Andrew’s family. Many expressed gratitude to the search teams who worked through the night and offered condolences to the Truch family as the news spread Thursday morning.

What’s Next? No additional information has been released about the circumstances of Andrew’s death. Bow Valley Insider will continue to monitor for updates.